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The Box Office Murders · Character

Mrs. X

A mysterious figure referenced in the case.

minor

Also known as X, the mysterious Mrs. X

First appearance: i the purple sickle

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IJInspector Jose…JSJim SibleySOSergeant OrmsbySMSir Mortimer E…DHDr. HillsMXMrs. X

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  • Core investigation team
  • Protagonist
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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